Donald Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head Health and Human Services: Letters
The Issue: Donald Trump’s choice of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head Health and Human Services.
From Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head Health and Human Services to Matt Gaetz as attorney general, President-elect Donald Trump is announcing selections for his new administration that have seasoned veterans dropping their jaws (“2 turkeys’ fowl play mar Don return,” Michael Goodwin, Nov. 17).
“Seasoned veterans” of battles that were fought with wooden spears and animal bones, perhaps. I hate to break it to you all, but those days are over.
From my perspective, most of Trump’s picks are right on the money, but a few of them are simply Trump being Trump. He’s disruptive, which is the main reason we voted for him.
Sylvester Stallone said that Trump is the “second George Washington.” I am more inclined to quote the irreverent wizards of Monte Python’s Flying Circus and say, “And now, for something completely different.”
Arthur Saginian
Santa Clarita, Calif.
I agree that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is not the best choice for HHS Secretary.
A medical professional is best qualified to understand the human body and the science, traditions and outcomes of medicine as it is practiced today, including health and well-being practices.
Elinor Hite
Carrollton, Texas
When push comes to shove, The Post toes the line in spouting the regime narrative to buttress the status quo.
I’m referring to The Post’s Nov. 15 editorial (“RFK Jr.: Bad Medicine,” Nov. 15) on Trump appointment of RFK Jr. to be the secretary of Health and Human Services.
The editorial and news article (“Don: I’ll give RFK a shot”) are nothing more than establishment hit-pieces to assassinate RFK’s character.
By putting RFK Jr’s opposition to the fluoridation of water on its list of “bad” RFK beliefs, The Post contradicts its own reporting.
The May 21 article, “Fluoride may affect unborn,” reports on a study published in JAMA that shows that children’s exposure to fluoride in the womb can lead to behavioral problems, including “symptoms linked to autism.” I guess JAMA is as “loony” as RFK Jr.
Michael Klewin
Lawrence Township, NJ
The negative reaction from the The Post regarding Trump and his nomination of RFK Jr. is welcome news indeed.
Trump’s other appointments for Justice, Homeland Security, etc., all have zero experience in any of those positions.
Trump’s goal is to damage the US government and grow his power in the executive branch.
K. Wilson
Manhattan
I don’t agree with Michael Goodwin. His position disappoints.
I believe Trump’s selection of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Matt Gaetz is brilliant.
Both are honorable disrupters of a corrupt systems that needs to be reformed.
Carl Merz
West Hartford, Conn.
Advice to columnist Michael Goodwin: Be careful what you wish for.
If Gaetz and RFK, Jr., are as bad as Goodwin says they are, then Senate Democrats will have all the more reason to support these two nominees for their respective Cabinet posts.
Remember, the Democrats have a vested interest in making sure Trump fails in his second presidency, and the first place they’ll start is with his Cabinet nominees.
J. J. Crovatto
Ramsey, NJ
“It was just my imagination, runnin’ away with me.” Since 1970, we have gone from that soulful line from The Temptations to the following doleful message from Donald Trump’s pick to head our nation’s health department: “Don’t trust no vaccination, just put your faith in me.”
Sorry, RFK Jr. Your dad inspired hope, but you’re not him. Not even close.
Vin Morabito
Scranton, Pa.
The average American is medicated, has no energy, does not exercise, eats poorly and is mentally challenged.
Trump, not the New York Post, recognizes this and has the correct solution. Next time, do extra research instead of just one interview.
Stanley Osur
Tenafly, NJ
